Students will be able to recognize the significance of National Aquarium month in June by constructing and designing their own aquatic mobile with a whale that spouts water from their blowhole and a variety of aquatic animals. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the artistic style of pointillism and present an artwork made from an alternate tool by designing their own trees for the fall season and assembling and utilizing cotton swabs in lieu of a traditional paintbrush. They will discover that sometimes artists need to improvise their own artistic tools in order to expand their techniques. They will learn how to create patterns after observing real leaves and then invent their own patterns on paper leaves. They will also assemble and create their own mini three-dimensional pumpkin that has a different face on each page to represent the change of emotions that a character can go through with their expressions. Lastly, they will write their own observations of the physical changes in the trees during the fall season. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the artistic style of pointillism and present an artwork made from an alternate tool by designing their own trees for the fall season and assembling and utilizing cotton swabs in lieu of a traditional paintbrush. They will discover that sometimes artists need to improvise their own artistic tools in order to expand their techniques. They will learn how to create patterns after observing real leaves and then invent their own patterns on paper leaves. They will also assemble and create their own mini three-dimensional pumpkin that has a different face on each page to represent the change of emotions that a character can go through with their expressions. Lastly, they will write their own observations of the physical changes in the trees during the fall season. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the artistic style of pointillism and present an artwork made from an alternate tool by designing their own trees for the fall season and assembling and utilizing cotton swabs in lieu of a traditional paintbrush. They will discover that sometimes artists need to improvise their own artistic tools in order to expand their techniques. They will learn how to create patterns after observing real leaves and then invent their own patterns on paper leaves. They will also assemble and create their own mini three-dimensional pumpkin that has a different face on each page to represent the change of emotions that a character can go through with their expressions. Lastly, they will write their own observations of the physical changes in the trees during the fall season. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will observe the pop art style of Andy Warhol and create their very own pop art version of multiple equal sized sheets of different textures, colors and materials for variety and experimentation with their monoprints. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the elements of design for pop art by designing and constructing a collage employing the methods of monoprinting. They will choose a subject and draw the same subject on each texture using a different color mix for each one using a variety of materials to subtract the paint from the plate. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will observe the pop art style of Andy Warhol and create their very own pop art version of multiple equal sized sheets of different textures, colors and materials for variety and experimentation with their monoprints. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the elements of design for pop art by designing and constructing a collage employing the methods of monoprinting. They will choose a subject and draw the same subject on each texture using a different color mix for each one using a variety of materials to subtract the paint from the plate. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will observe the pop art style of Andy Warhol and create their very own pop art version of multiple equal sized sheets of different textures, colors and materials for variety and experimentation with their monoprints. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the elements of design for pop art by designing and constructing a collage employing the methods of monoprinting. They will choose a subject and draw the same subject on each texture using a different color mix for each one using a variety of materials to subtract the paint from the plate. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to demonstrate the collage art style of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month by arranging recycled materials such as newspapers and magazines around a guitar that they will cut out and personalize in this mixed media project. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will learn about the role that totem poles played for the Indians to tell the story of the tribe’s lineage from one ancestor creature to the next. The Native Americans believed that they were descended from different animal species. The students will conceptualize and design their own family tree totem poles by picking out animals that represent their family, drawing and assembling them onto the base of a recycled material – the paper towel roll. They will also use mixed media and found objects to add in the details. They will do this in honor of National Native American Heritage month for November. For the latter part of the project, they will experience how to assemble, write and illustrate a book based on what they are thankful for to honor the meaning of Thanksgiving. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will learn about the role that totem poles played for the Indians to tell the story of the tribe’s lineage from one ancestor creature to the next. The Native Americans believed that they were descended from different animal species. The students will conceptualize and design their own family tree totem poles by picking out animals that represent their family, drawing and assembling them onto the base of a recycled material – the paper towel roll. They will also use mixed media and found objects to add in the details. They will do this in honor of National Native American Heritage month for November. For the latter part of the project, they will experience how to assemble, write and illustrate a book based on what they are thankful for to honor the meaning of Thanksgiving. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will learn about the role that totem poles played for the Indians to tell the story of the tribe’s lineage from one ancestor creature to the next. The Native Americans believed that they were descended from different animal species. The students will conceptualize and design their own family tree totem poles by picking out animals that represent their family, drawing and assembling them onto the base of a recycled material – the paper towel roll. They will also use mixed media and found objects to add in the details. They will do this in honor of National Native American Heritage month for November. For the latter part of the project, they will experience how to assemble, write and illustrate a book based on what they are thankful for to honor the meaning of Thanksgiving. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create an interactive snowflake holiday card that opens to reveal a special message and window scene for their loved ones. Students will be able to define and recognize radial symmetry in nature by constructing their own intricate snowflake patterns that open up to reveal 6 matching sides. They will learn the art of making customized snowflakes step by step with a scissor cutting exercise to help develop focus and fine motor skills to become precise with their designs. This is a piece that they can proudly display in their house next to their real window to remind their loved ones how special they are to them. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create an interactive snowflake holiday card that opens to reveal a special message and window scene for their loved ones. Students will be able to define and recognize radial symmetry in nature by constructing their own intricate snowflake patterns that open up to reveal 6 matching sides. They will learn the art of making customized snowflakes step by step with a scissor cutting exercise to help develop focus and fine motor skills to become precise with their designs. This is a piece that they can proudly display in their house next to their real window to remind their loved ones how special they are to them. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will weave intricate hearts just like spiders weave their webs strand by strand for their Valentine’s Day art project that will literally tug at their loved one’s heart “strings” with their sentimental value. They will choose the lengths and colors of their yarn and create a personalized string pattern on top of a paper plate that they will design underneath with colored pencils and markers. They will also write a surprise message inside of a heart for their loved one that is folded in half like a booklet and design the outside of it and attach it to the mobile. Lastly, they will weave the strings around a mini cardboard heart around the border and attach it to the mobile. The weaving will help enhance their fine motor skills and patience with a steady hand that results in the reward of an artwork that can be given as a gift for their family. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will weave intricate hearts just like spiders weave their webs strand by strand for their Valentine’s Day art project that will literally tug at their loved one’s heart “strings” with their sentimental value. They will choose the lengths and colors of their yarn and create a personalized string pattern on top of a paper plate that they will design underneath with colored pencils and markers. They will also write a surprise message inside of a heart for their loved one that is folded in half like a booklet and design the outside of it and attach it to the mobile. Lastly, they will weave the strings around a mini cardboard heart around the border and attach it to the mobile. The weaving will help enhance their fine motor skills and patience with a steady hand that results in the reward of an artwork that can be given as a gift for their family. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to demonstrate and form their own interpretation of a monster in the views from multiple angles cubism style of Pablo Picasso from their imagination by practicing the art of collage- drawing, cutting, arranging and designing each piece of the monster to complete the puppet for this mixed media project. Pablo Picasso’s birthday was on October 25, 1881 and this project will also be done to celebrate and honor the artist with a fun Halloween theme. The students will sharpen their fine motor skills in this activity that involves sketching and precise cutting with the scissors as well as their ability to arrange the pieces in an order that is pleasing to their eye to complete the portrait. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to demonstrate and form their own interpretation of a monster in the views from multiple angles cubism style of Pablo Picasso from their imagination by practicing the art of collage- drawing, cutting, arranging and designing each piece of the monster to complete the puppet for this mixed media project. Pablo Picasso’s birthday was on October 25, 1881 and this project will also be done to celebrate and honor the artist with a fun Halloween theme. The students will sharpen their fine motor skills in this activity that involves sketching and precise cutting with the scissors as well as their ability to arrange the pieces in an order that is pleasing to their eye to complete the portrait. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to identify the characteristics of the fall season and utilize their fine motor skills by constructing a three-dimensional tree with individualized branches that will be cut and twisted that will stand on a landscape that they will design and construct from their imagination. This activity will focus on building their fine motor skills by testing their hand strength and finesse in order to build the tree. They will also learn about the process of how and why the leaves change colors from the transition of the spring and summer season to the fall season. Lastly, they will write their own observations of what changes occur to the earth during the fall season. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the value and meaning of being thankful by constructing their own three-dimensional thankful turkey mobile made from both traditional and non-traditional art materials and recalling in their own lives the things that they are thankful for during the Thanksgiving season by listing and illustrating them on the feathers. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the value and meaning of being thankful by constructing their own three-dimensional thankful turkey mobile made from both traditional and non-traditional art materials and recalling in their own lives the things that they are thankful for during the Thanksgiving season by listing and illustrating them on the feathers. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.